2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Fabia is newer by 5 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 119 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Marcos | Skoda |
| Model | Mantara | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
