2000 Marcos Mantis vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2000 Marcos Mantis and 2000 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantis (506 HP) has 466 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2000 Marcos Mantis (613 Nm) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm). This means 2000 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantis | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Marcos | Smart |
| Model | Mantis | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 613 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 283 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1820 mm |
