1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 9 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 52 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantis | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantis | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |
