1978 Opel Manta vs. 1978 Renault Siete
To start off, both 1978 Opel Manta and 1978 Renault Siete 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 51 more horse power than 1978 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Manta weights approximately 234 kg more than 1978 Renault Siete. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Opel Manta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Renault Siete, 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, 1978 Opel Manta (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Manta | 1978 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Manta | Siete |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1037 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
