1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, both 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1984 Marcos Mantula were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 1984 Marcos Mantula. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
Model | 33 | Mantula |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |