1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 11 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 9 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Forte weights approximately 364 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 2010 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | Mantara | Forte |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1461 mm |
