2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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 24 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1516 mm |
