1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 2001 Nissan AXY

To start off, 2001 Nissan AXY is newer by 17 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 34 more horse power than 2001 Nissan AXY. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan AXY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan AXY weights approximately 860 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, 2001 Nissan AXY, 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, 2001 Nissan AXY (314 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan AXY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula.

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