1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 75 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 401 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, 1953 Daimler Conquest (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Daimler Conquest | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Daimler | Opel |
| Model | Conquest | Manta |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
