1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 2012 Lexus GS
To start off, 2012 Lexus GS is newer by 15 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 49 more horse power than 2012 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GS weights approximately 532 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus GS. (371 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus GS. 2012 Lexus GS 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. 2012 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Marcos Mantis | 2012 Lexus GS | |
Make | Marcos | Lexus |
Model | Mantis | GS |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1721 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4826 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 71 L |