1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Islero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Islero would be higher. At 3,928 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Islero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Islero weights approximately 515 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, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Islero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lamborghini Islero | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Islero | Manta |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3928 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
