1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 440 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1992 Marcos Mantula is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Marcos Mantula. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantula | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
