1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1982 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Manta |
Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |