2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (173 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1992 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula. 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | Alpina | Marcos |
Model | B 10 | Mantula |
Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |