1971 Opel Manta vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Manta weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Because 1971 Opel Manta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Opel Manta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Nissan Cherry (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Manta. 1978 Nissan Cherry has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Cherry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Manta | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Manta | Cherry |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |