1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 2003 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2003 Panoz AIV is newer by 19 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1984 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz AIV weights approximately 280 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, 2003 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 2003 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Marcos | Panoz |
| Model | Mantula | AIV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 59 L |
