2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Exige | Manta |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |