1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1992 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 360 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantula | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 72 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2360 mm |
