1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 2 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1868 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 1984 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1984 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mantula | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 2814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 4326 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 100 L |
