2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 545 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Bristol | Marcos |
| Model | Fighter | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
