1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 500 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1120 mm |
