1947 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 364 kg more than 1982 Opel Manta.
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, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1947 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Jeep Station Wagon | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Jeep | Opel |
Model | Station Wagon | Manta |
Year Released | 1947 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |