1978 Opel Manta vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 28 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, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Manta weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Manta | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Opel | Smart |
Model | Manta | Roadster |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |