1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 270 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1982 Opel Manta (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTA | Manta |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |