2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 is newer by 12 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 34 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mazda 3 (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | 3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1471 mm |
