1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (352 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 381 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
Model | Corvette | Mantis |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 248 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 | 1570 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |