1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 19 kg more than 1971 Opel Commodore. 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantis | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantis | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
