1982 Opel Manta vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 340 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Manta | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
