1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 250 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 1970 Opel Manta (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 30 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
