1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (173 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1992 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Marcos Mantula. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1992 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1992 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | Buick | Marcos |
Model | Riviera | Mantula |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |