1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 420 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 500 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
