1982 Opel Manta vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (91 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Manta | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
