1970 Lotus 72 vs. 1981 Opel Manta
To start off, 1981 Opel Manta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus 72. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus 72 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lotus 72 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Manta weights approximately 460 kg more than 1970 Lotus 72.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lotus 72 | 1981 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | 72 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 990 kg |
