1965 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 770 kg more than 1970 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, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Quattroporte | Manta |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
