1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 359 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantis | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantis | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
