1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma 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 263 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 119 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Marcos Mantis | 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Marcos | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mantis | Sigma |
Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |