1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantis 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 253 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 349 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Marcos Mantis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1997 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantis | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Marcos | Honda |
| Model | Mantis | Civic |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
