1963 Fiat 2300 vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 2300 | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 2300 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
