2000 Audi A8 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Audi | Marcos |
| Model | A8 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
