1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |
