1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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. 1997 Mazda RX-7 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. 1997 Mazda RX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantula | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
