1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantis 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 154 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 184 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Marcos Mantis | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Marcos | Opel |
Model | Mantis | Speedster |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 243 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 | 1189 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |