1995 BMW 330 vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 13 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 509 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 330 | Manta |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
