1975 Opel Manta vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1975 Opel Manta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Manta (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Manta weights approximately 28 kg more than 1959 Skoda Octavia. 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, 1975 Opel Manta (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Manta | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Manta | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
