1989 Buick Estate vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 7 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 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 885 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Estate | Manta |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
