1970 Opel Manta vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 41 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 765 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, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Manta | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Manta | 530 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2968 mm |
