1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 50 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 319 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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Marcos | Honda |
| Model | Mantula | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
