1978 Opel Manta vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 22 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 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 48 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Manta weights approximately 228 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1978 Opel Manta (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Manta | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Manta | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
