1970 Opel Manta vs. 1970 Seat 1500
To start off, both 1970 Opel Manta and 1970 Seat 1500 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Seat 1500 weights approximately 160 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Manta | 1970 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Manta | 1500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |