1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1958 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 550 A 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 82 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 550 A. (108 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 550 A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Marcos Mantula weights approximately 295 kg more than 1958 Porsche 550 A. 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.
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1984 Marcos Mantula | 1958 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | Mantula | 550 A |
Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |