1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1971 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1971 Zastava 1300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1971 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 Zastava 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Zastava 1300.

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