1965 Holden EH vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 Opel Manta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Opel Manta.
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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 1978 Opel Manta | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | EH | Manta |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |