1993 BMW 520 vs. 1973 Opel Manta
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1973 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1973 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, 1993 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 520 | 1973 Opel Manta | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 520 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
