2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 1996 Opel Astra
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Astra 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 108 more horse power than 1996 Opel Astra. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Astra weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 1996 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantara | Astra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
