1982 Opel Manta vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 16 kg more than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1957 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Manta | Victor |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
