1970 Opel Manta vs. 1970 Triumph 1300
To start off, both 1970 Opel Manta and 1970 Triumph 1300 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph 1300 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1300.
Because 1970 Opel Manta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Opel Manta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Triumph 1300 (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Manta | 1970 Triumph 1300 | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Manta | 1300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |