2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1982 Opel Manta
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 27 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1982 Opel Manta. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 907 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Manta. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Manta. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1982 Opel Manta | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Brooklands | Manta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2520 mm |
