1983 Opel Senator vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 13 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 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, 1983 Opel Senator (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Senator | Manta |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
