1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is newer by 4 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (352 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantis.
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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (420 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantis | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
| Make | Marcos | TVR |
| Model | Mantis | Tuscan Speed Six |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 284 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
