1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Violet would be higher. 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 278 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet.
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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantis | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantis | Violet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
