1982 Lada 1200 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, both 1982 Lada 1200 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 14 more horse power than 1982 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 51 kg more than 1982 Lada 1200. 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 (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lada 1200 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 1200 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
