1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 655 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) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (252 Nm). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Camaro | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |
