1970 Opel Manta vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 38 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 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 388 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Stallion (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Stallion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Manta | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Manta | Stallion |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1812 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
