2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 7 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 158 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Kalos | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Daewoo | Marcos |
| Model | Kalos | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1088 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
