2000 Opel Speedster vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 18 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 51 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
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, 2000 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Speedster | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Speedster | Manta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2640 mm |
