2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 2003 Proton 400
To start off, 2003 Proton 400 is newer by 3 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 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 2003 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Proton 400 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 2003 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Marcos | Proton |
| Model | Mantara | 400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
