1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (352 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantis.
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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Viper | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Dodge | Marcos |
Model | Viper | Mantis |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 621 Nm | 407 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |