1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 820 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1984 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1984 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Caprice | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
