1954 Oldsmobile 88 vs. 1971 Opel Manta
To start off, 1971 Opel Manta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1971 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1971 Opel Manta. 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | 1971 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | 88 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5320 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2440 mm |
