1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo 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 124 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 319 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | Navajo | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
