1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Marcos Mantis were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 262 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1996 Marcos Mantis 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 1996 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic, 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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Civic | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
