1976 Opel Commodore vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1976 Opel Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Manta would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Opel Commodore | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Commodore | Manta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2783 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
