1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantula | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
