1982 Opel Manta vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (91 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 131 weights approximately 164 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 (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1978 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Manta | 131 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
