1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1135 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Lagonda | Manta |
Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2600 mm |