1979 BMW 732 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1982 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 732 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
