1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Opel Manta
To start off, 1975 Opel Manta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 9 kg more than 1975 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Opel Manta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulietta | Manta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |