1975 Opel Manta vs. 1994 Toyota Century
To start off, 1994 Toyota Century is newer by 19 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Century weights approximately 810 kg more than 1975 Opel Manta.
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. 1994 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Manta | 1994 Toyota Century | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Manta | Century |
Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |