1996 Marcos Mantis vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 292 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantis | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Marcos | Smart |
| Model | Mantis | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1820 mm |
