1982 Opel Manta vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 13 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1474 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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Manta | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Manta | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3170 mm |
