1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantis. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1997 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1997 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
Model | Corvette | Mantis |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |