1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 9 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 79 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131. 1979 Fiat 131 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. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos Mantis | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Marcos | Fiat |
Model | Mantis | 131 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |