1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP) has 279 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (352 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Sidewinder | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2290 mm |
