1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1974 Opel Manta
To start off, 1974 Opel Manta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Manta weights approximately 360 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1974 Opel Manta (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1974 Opel Manta | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 850 | Manta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |