1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 15 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Opel Manta. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Manta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1978 Opel Manta | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 190 | Manta |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |