2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 1983 Honda Ballade
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Ballade 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) has 115 more horse power than 1983 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 Honda Ballade. 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 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 1983 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Marcos | Honda |
| Model | Mantara | Ballade |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
