2000 Kia Clarus vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, both 2000 Kia Clarus and 2000 Marcos Mantara were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Kia Clarus. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Clarus weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Clarus. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Clarus | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Kia | Marcos |
| Model | Clarus | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
