1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 263 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
Model | Spider | Mantis |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |