2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 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 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (352 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis. 2003 Bentley Azure 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. 2003 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Bentley | Marcos |
| Model | Azure | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2290 mm |
