1978 Opel Manta vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 10 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1978 Opel Manta. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 205 kg more than 1978 Opel Manta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Manta | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Opel | Venturi |
| Model | Manta | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
