1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 24 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 17 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Sky weights approximately 390 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Marcos Mantula | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Marcos | Saturn |
Model | Mantula | Sky |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 61 L |