2000 Marcos Mantis vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Marcos Mantis 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 255 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (251 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio.
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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (300 Nm). This means 2000 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantis | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Marcos | Renault |
| Model | Mantis | Clio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 613 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 283 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
