1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantis 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 155 more horse power than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantis | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | Mantis | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 265 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |