1970 Honda Z vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, both 1970 Honda Z and 1970 Marcos Mantis were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 934 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda Z, 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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda Z | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Z | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
