1970 Opel Manta vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1974 Seat 1430 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster 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, 1974 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Manta | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Manta | 1430 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |