1982 Opel Manta vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Toyota Soarer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 184 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, 1984 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta. 1984 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Manta | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
