1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1977 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1977 Holden Gemini is newer by 7 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Holden Gemini. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 550 kg more than 1977 Holden Gemini. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Gemini. 1977 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1970 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1970 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos Mantis | 1977 Holden Gemini | |
| Make | Marcos | Holden |
| Model | Mantis | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
