1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Opel Manta
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Opel Manta were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1972 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 804 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 AMC Matador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Manta. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1972 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1972 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Opel Manta | |
Make | AMC | Opel |
Model | Matador | Manta |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |