1992 Dodge Viper vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, both 1992 Dodge Viper and 1992 Marcos Mantula were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (173 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1992 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Viper weights approximately 652 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Viper | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Viper | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
