1982 Fiat 127 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, both 1982 Fiat 127 and 1982 Opel Manta were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 286 kg more than 1982 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Opel Manta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Opel Manta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 127 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 127 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2640 mm |
