1970 Opel Manta vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1976 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 6 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 1,897 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 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. 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, 1970 Opel Manta (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Manta | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Manta | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |