2008 Dodge Charger vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 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 4 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 761 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Charger | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1090 mm |
