1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 34 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 46 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 16 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo. 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, 2004 Seat Toledo, 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos Mantis | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Marcos | Seat |
| Model | Mantis | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
