1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports 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 337 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 907 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Marcos Mantis 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 1997 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Berkeley | Marcos |
Model | Sports | Mantis |
Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 45 L |