2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Speedster 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 35 more horse power than 1999 Opel Speedster. (147 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Speedster weights approximately 15 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Speedster. (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantara | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
