1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 10 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis. 1980 Buick LeSabre 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. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | LeSabre | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
