2006 Fiat Albea vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea 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 276 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Albea, 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Albea | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Fiat | Marcos |
Model | Albea | Mantis |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |