2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 22 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 148 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1984 Marcos Mantula is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Marcos Mantula. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Jazz | Mantula |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 49 L |
