1975 Opel Manta vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 6 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 122 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Manta | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Manta | Laurel |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |