2007 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1975 Opel Manta
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Manta would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1975 Opel Manta. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 452 kg more than 1975 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 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Manta. (108 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | 1975 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Galant | Manta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
