2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 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 68 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 435 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Chrysler | Marcos |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1120 mm |
