1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (207 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (173 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 674 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula. 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (291 Nm). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
Model | Corvette | Mantula |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 291 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 48 L |