1994 BMW 740 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 12 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 660 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta. 1994 BMW 740 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. 1994 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 740 | Manta |
Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2600 mm |