1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 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 188 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (164 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 726 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Marcos Mantis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantis | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantis | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |
