1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1970 Seat 1500
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1500 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 1500 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 1970 Seat 1500 | |
| Make | Marcos | Seat |
| Model | Mantula | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
