1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 514 kg more than 1982 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Serena | Manta |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2283 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
