2005 Fiat Croma vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Fiat Croma 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 44 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Croma weights approximately 655 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Croma | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Croma | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1120 mm |
