1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1207 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 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
Model | Mantara | Touareg |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1732 mm |