2009 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Opel Manta
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 39 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1970 Opel Manta. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 605 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, 2009 BMW 530 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Manta. (146 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1970 Opel Manta | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 530 | Manta |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |