1976 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1975 Opel Manta
To start off, 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Manta (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Manta weights approximately 388 kg more than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1975 Opel Manta (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1975 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Opel |
| Model | Bianchina | Manta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2440 mm |
