1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Stratos | Manta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2600 mm |
