1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Marcos Mantula 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 31 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 775 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantula | Omega |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
