1975 Opel Manta vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Opel Manta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1975 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1975 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Manta | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Manta | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |