2008 Citroen C5 vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2008 Citroen C5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,949 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 721 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Citroen C5 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | C5 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
