2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 760 kg more than 1996 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | Spider | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1090 mm |
