1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 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 114 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 767 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey. 1999 Honda Odyssey 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. 1999 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Odyssey | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Odyssey | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2290 mm |
