1982 Opel Manta vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 Renault 5.
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, 1980 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Manta | 5 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
