2008 Honda Fit vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 12 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, 1996 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 350 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Fit | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
