2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 1987 Seat Marbella
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Seat Marbella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Seat Marbella 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 147 more horse power than 1987 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1987 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 250 kg more than 1987 Seat Marbella. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 1987 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Marcos | Seat |
| Model | Mantara | Marbella |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
