1982 Opel Manta vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 24 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 564 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Manta | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Manta | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3240 mm |