1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1974 Opel Manta
To start off, 1974 Opel Manta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 54 kg more than 1974 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1974 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GT | Manta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2440 mm |
