1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 16 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 60 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 300. (292 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 300.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300. 2012 Chrysler 300 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. 2012 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantis | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Marcos | Chrysler |
Model | Mantis | 300 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 292 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 352 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3053 mm |