1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 350 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1982 Opel Manta (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 850 | Manta |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 140 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 | 715 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |