2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 12 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 774 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (250 Nm). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Hyundai | Marcos |
| Model | Santa Fe | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1120 mm |
