2000 Marcos Mantis vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantis (506 HP) has 391 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer.

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, 2000 Marcos Mantis (613 Nm) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm). This means 2000 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2000 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 2000 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Marcos Mantis 1981 Toyota Soarer
Make Marcos Toyota
Model Mantis Soarer
Year Released 2000 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 506 HP 115 HP
Torque 613 Nm 172 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1020 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2670 mm


 

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