1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1996 Nissan Cefiro

To start off, both 1996 Marcos Mantis and 1996 Nissan Cefiro 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.

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. 1996 Nissan Cefiro 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. 1996 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Marcos Mantis 1996 Nissan Cefiro
Make Marcos Nissan
Model Mantis Cefiro
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4601 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 352 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1020 mm 1500 mm


 

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