1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 195 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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 (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 600 | Manta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |