2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Manta would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1978 Opel Manta. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 756 kg more than 1978 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, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1978 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Blazer | Manta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
