1976 Lancia Beta 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 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Beta 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 237 more horse power than 1976 Lancia Beta. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1976 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 189 kg more than 1976 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Marcos Mantis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Lancia Beta. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Beta | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Lancia | Marcos |
Model | Beta | Mantis |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |