2007 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 10 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, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 488 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Accord | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
