1982 Opel Manta vs. 1982 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1982 Opel Manta and 1982 Subaru Rex were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1982 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 441 kg more than 1982 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Opel Manta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Opel Manta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Subaru Rex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Subaru Rex. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1982 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Manta | Rex |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2260 mm |
