1999 MCC Smart vs. 1978 Opel Manta
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 21 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, 1978 Opel Manta (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Manta weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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, 1978 Opel Manta (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart. 1999 MCC Smart has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 MCC Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1978 Opel Manta | |
| Make | MCC | Opel |
| Model | Smart | Manta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 50 L |
