1982 Opel Manta vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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 (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Manta | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 46 L |
