2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 343 would be higher. 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 112 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 343 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volvo |
| Model | Mantara | 343 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
