1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 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 193 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 460 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantis | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantis | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
