1982 Opel Manta vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 16 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 582 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Manta | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Opel | SsangYong |
Model | Manta | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1982 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |