1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1991 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1991 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 7 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1991 Pontiac 6000. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1991 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 410 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, 1991 Pontiac 6000, 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Pontiac 6000. 1991 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 1984 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1984 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Marcos Mantula | 1991 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
Model | Mantula | 6000 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |