2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 2001 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2001 TVR Chimaera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 4,986 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Chimaera (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2000 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 TVR Chimaera (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 2001 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Marcos | TVR |
| Model | Mantara | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
