1982 Opel Manta vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (110 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 190 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, 1982 Opel Manta (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Manta | Crown |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
