1993 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 510 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1984 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 1984 Marcos Mantula. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord, 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Accord | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
