1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1972 Opel Manta
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Manta (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Manta weights approximately 196 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Opel Manta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Opel Manta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Opel Manta (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1972 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Manta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
