1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 815 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
Model | Impala | Mantula |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2280 mm |