1978 Opel Manta vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Manta would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Manta (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 102 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Manta | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Manta | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |