1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 278 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett.
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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantis | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantis | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
