2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 699 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Caterham Superlight R. (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Caterham | Marcos |
Model | Superlight R | Mantis |
Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 248 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 | 490 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |