1975 Opel Manta vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1976 Porsche 930 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Manta would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1975 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 930 weights approximately 192 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Manta | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Manta | 930 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
