1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 238 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
Model | Giulia | Mantis |
Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |