1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 229 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 511 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1997 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1997 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Marcos Mantis | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Marcos | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mantis | Toronado |
Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |