1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1326 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1732 mm |
