2006 Kia Picanto vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 9 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, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 1074 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Kia | Marcos |
| Model | Picanto | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1090 mm |
