1982 Innocenti 990 vs. 1978 Opel Manta

To start off, 1982 Innocenti 990 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Manta (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1982 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1982 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Manta weights approximately 336 kg more than 1982 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 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 1978 Opel Manta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Innocenti 990, 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, 1978 Opel Manta (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Innocenti 990.

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