2004 Lada Niva vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2004 Lada Niva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lada Niva weights approximately 280 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lada Niva | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Lada | Marcos |
| Model | Niva | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1090 mm |
