1970 Opel Manta vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 604 is newer by 5 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 604 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Opel Manta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Peugeot 604 (215 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Manta | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Manta | 604 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
