1985 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1985 BMW M5 is newer by 15 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M5 weights approximately 500 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, 1985 BMW M5 (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M5 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M5 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
