2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 26 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Manta (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 955 kg more than 1982 Opel Manta.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (161 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Manta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
