1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 1992 Marcos Mantula and 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (231 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1992 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 800 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 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL. (268 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mantula | SL |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
