1970 Mazda 616 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, both 1970 Mazda 616 and 1970 Opel Manta were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 616 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 616 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |
