1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 162 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. (270 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Marcos Mantis | 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mantis | SL |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 270 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |