2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 122 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Caterham | Marcos |
Model | 21 | Mantis |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |