1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 16 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 875 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Manta |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
