1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 2 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 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 4 kg more than 1982 Opel Manta.
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 (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Stellar | Manta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
