1982 Opel Manta vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Simca 1200S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Simca 1200S would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S. 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, 1982 Opel Manta (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Manta | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
