1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 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 121 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 911. (231 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 911.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (283 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantis | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | Mantis | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 231 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 283 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |