1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 520 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Chrysler | Marcos |
| Model | Valiant | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
