2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1097 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Kia | Marcos |
| Model | Sorento | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 930 kg |
