2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2000 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 624 kg more than 1997 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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | LaCrosse | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
