1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 7 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 20 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1970 Opel Manta (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GT | Manta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |