1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 6 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 80 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 233 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Tempra | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
