2009 Kia Sorento vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 355 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Kia | Marcos |
| Model | Sorento | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1120 mm |
