1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1987 Opel Manta
To start off, 1987 Opel Manta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 291 kg more than 1987 Opel Manta.
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. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1987 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1987 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1987 Opel Manta | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Commodore | Manta |
Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |