1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 276 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 369 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
Model | Giulietta | Mantis |
Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |