1998 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 28 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 434 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, 1998 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 325 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
