1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 13 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, 2012 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1000 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, 2012 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1760 mm |
