1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 20 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1992 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1180 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Marcos Mantula. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1992 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1992 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Marcos Mantula | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | Mantula | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3945 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |