2008 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 304 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1970 Marcos Mantis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Civic | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
