1978 Opel Manta vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Opel Manta. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1978 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, 2010 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Manta | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Manta | 120 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
