1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2005 Opel Meriva is newer by 21 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 67 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 475 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, 2005 Opel Meriva, 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantula | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 53 L |
