2008 Jeep Compass vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2008 Jeep Compass 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 (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Jeep | Marcos |
| Model | Compass | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1951 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1090 mm |
