1967 Lamborghini Miura 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 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 297 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lamborghini Miura | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Miura | Manta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
