1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 4 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (89 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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, 1970 Opel Manta (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 124 | Manta |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |