2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 5 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2002 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 501 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B 10 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Alpina | Marcos |
Model | B 10 | Mantis |
Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 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 | 1690 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |