1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 400 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Marcos Mantula | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | Mantula | Laurel |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |