1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Manta would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Manta (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Manta weights approximately 16 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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 Hyundai Stellar (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1978 Opel Manta | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Stellar | Manta |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1034 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |