2008 Kia Magentis vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2008 Kia Magentis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Magentis weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Magentis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Magentis | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Kia | Marcos |
| Model | Magentis | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
