1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1974 Zastava 2101

To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Zastava 2101 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1974 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1974 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 229 kg more than 1974 Zastava 2101. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 2101.

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