1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (352 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantis.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Marcos Mantis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis. 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantis | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Marcos | Land Rover |
Model | Mantis | LR4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 508 Nm |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2885 mm |