2006 Lotus Exige vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Manta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Manta weights approximately 149 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Exige | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Exige | Manta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
