1997 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1972 Opel Manta
To start off, 1997 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Manta would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1972 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1972 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, 1997 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Brooklands | 1972 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Brooklands | Manta |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2440 mm |
