2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 182 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 675 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. (231 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | Spider | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
