1975 Opel Manta vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 414 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.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Opel Manta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Manta | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Manta | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
