2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1519 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Marcos Mantis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Land Rover | Marcos |
Model | Defender | Mantis |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |