2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 30 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 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 585 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, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (617 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Diablo | Manta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
