1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 29 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Marcos Mantis | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | Mantis | Skyline |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |