2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Palio | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
