1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 17 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 27 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (325 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantis | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | Mantis | Cayman |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2415 mm |