1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 7 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 310 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mantula | 190 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| 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 | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
