1970 Opel Manta vs. 1964 Simca 1300
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca 1300 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Opel Manta.
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, 1970 Opel Manta (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Manta | 1964 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Manta | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
