1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 426 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1982 Opel Manta (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 700 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
