1983 Opel Senator vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 1 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 230 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Senator | Manta |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
