1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 2007 Mazda 3
To start off, 2007 Mazda 3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 301 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 2007 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | 3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
