1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 1500 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 230 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 | 990 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 48 L |
