2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 9 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 51 more horse power than 2006 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2006 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 261 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Alpina | Marcos |
Model | B3 | Mantis |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |