1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 40 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 49 more horse power than 2010 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 445 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500. 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, 2010 Fiat 500, 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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500. 2010 Fiat 500 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. 2010 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos Mantis | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Marcos | Fiat |
Model | Mantis | 500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 35 L |