1973 Opel Manta vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Manta would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 600 kg more than 1973 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Manta | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Manta | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3090 mm |
