1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 13 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 194 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantis | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Marcos | Mazda |
Model | Mantis | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
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 | 158 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 188 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |