1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 251 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | Giulietta | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
