1982 Opel Manta vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1982 Opel Manta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 245 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 344 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, 1980 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Manta | 245 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
