1978 Opel Manta vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1978 Opel Manta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina 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 1 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Manta weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina. 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, both vehicles can yield 135 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Manta | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Manta | Carina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |