1982 Opel Manta vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 469 kg more than 1982 Opel Manta. 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Manta | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Manta | Volare |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |