2000 Marcos Mantis vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 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 386 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Marcos Mantis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2000 Marcos Mantis (613 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2000 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantis | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Marcos | Land Rover |
| Model | Mantis | Defender |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 613 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
