1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 734 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantara | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
