1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Skoda L 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 294 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L.
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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantis | 1989 Skoda L | |
Make | Marcos | Skoda |
Model | Mantis | L |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |