1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 20 more horse power than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantis | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantis | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 332 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
