2007 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 37 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 610 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 330 | Manta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
