2003 GMC Safari vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula. 2003 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1984 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1984 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Safari | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | GMC | Marcos |
| Model | Safari | Mantula |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 49 L |
