1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 566 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 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Marcos Mantis | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Marcos | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mantis | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1997 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4127 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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |