2000 Marcos Mantis vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 2000 Marcos Mantis and 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantis (506 HP) has 280 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. (226 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
Because 2000 Marcos Mantis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Marcos Mantis (613 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166. (275 Nm). This means 2000 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantis | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Marcos | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Mantis | 166 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 226 HP |
| Torque | 613 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 283 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
