1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1995 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 1995 Nissan Maxima is newer by 11 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, both vehicles can yield 190 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 460 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, 1995 Nissan Maxima, 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Maxima. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Marcos Mantula | 1995 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | Mantula | Maxima |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |