1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 505 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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, 1982 Opel Manta (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 126 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2600 mm |
