1970 Opel Manta vs. 1965 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Manta | 1965 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Manta | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |