1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 390 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 500 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
