1984 Citroen Axel vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Axel and 1984 Marcos Mantula were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 134 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Axel. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Marcos Mantula weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Citroen Axel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 1984 Marcos Mantula. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Axel, 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Axel. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Axel | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | Axel | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1129 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |
