1978 Opel Manta vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 34 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1978 Opel Manta. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 930 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta. 2012 Dodge Charger 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. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Manta | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Opel | Dodge |
Model | Manta | Charger |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |