1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1997 Nissan Primera
To start off, 1997 Nissan Primera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 290 kg more than 1997 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Marcos Mantis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos Mantis | 1997 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantis | Primera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
