2005 Audi A4 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 8 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, 2005 Audi A4 (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Audi | Marcos |
| Model | A4 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
