1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 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, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 426 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
| Model | Mantara | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
