1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1979 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Marcos | Seat |
| Model | Mantula | 124 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |
