1975 Opel Manta vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa is newer by 3 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Manta weights approximately 133 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Manta | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Manta | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
