2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Kia | Marcos |
| Model | Sorento | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1120 mm |
