1982 Opel Manta vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 26 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 1977 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Manta | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Manta | Celica |
Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |