2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Manta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
