1971 Marcos 2 Litres 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 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Marcos | Opel |
Model | 2 Litres | Manta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |