1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1981 Renault 18
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 18 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 110 more horse power than 1981 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 18 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1981 Renault 18, 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 18. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 1981 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Marcos | Renault |
| Model | Mantula | 18 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
