1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 2000 Marcos Mantis

To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantis is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantis (506 HP) has 319 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti.

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, 2000 Marcos Mantis (613 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm). This means 2000 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Avanti Avanti. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2000 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 2000 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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