1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1981 Opel Manta
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Manta would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 910 kg more than 1981 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. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1981 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1981 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 1981 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Caprice | Manta |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
