1978 Opel Manta vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1978 Opel Manta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Manta (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Manta weights approximately 125 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Manta | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Manta | 914 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |