2009 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 257 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (193 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Accord | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
