1988 Citroen CX vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1988 Citroen CX is newer by 4 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 76 more horse power than 1988 Citroen CX. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen CX weights approximately 348 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, 1988 Citroen CX, 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen CX | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | CX | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 49 L |
