1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 36 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 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis. 2006 Porsche Cayman 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. 2006 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos Mantis | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | Mantis | Cayman |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |