1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 2002 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 32 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, 2002 Pontiac Solstice (240 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 132 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Solstice.
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, 2002 Pontiac Solstice (305 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm). This means 2002 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos Mantis | 2002 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
Model | Mantis | Solstice |
Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |