1978 Opel Manta vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1978 Opel Manta. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 284 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Manta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Manta | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Manta | Juke |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
