2005 Acura CL vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 5 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, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2000 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura CL weights approximately 650 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Acura | Marcos |
| Model | CL | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
