1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, both 1978 Daihatsu Delta and 1978 Opel Manta were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Manta (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 36 kg more than 1978 Opel Manta.
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, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1978 Opel Manta | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Delta | Manta |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2520 mm |