2003 Honda City vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda City weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | City | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
