2006 Acura MDX vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 8 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, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura MDX weights approximately 645 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, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Acura | Marcos |
| Model | MDX | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1120 mm |
