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1979

Opel Rekord Caravan

5 variants 65 – 110 hp

Power65 – 110 hp

0–100 km/h13.0 – 25.0 s

Top speed137 – 176 km/h

Torque127 – 162 Nm

Engine1.9 – 2.3 L4 cyl

Fuel economy8.2 – 10.4 L/100 km

Weight1,170 – 1,295 kg

Opel Rekord Sedan

5 variants 65 – 110 hp

Power65 – 110 hp

0–100 km/h12.0 – 22.0 s

Top speed140 – 179 km/h

Torque127 – 162 Nm

Engine1.9 – 2.3 L4 cyl

Fuel economy8.2 – 10.4 L/100 km

Weight1,120 – 1,255 kg

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

E-Klasse and predecessors

3 variants 72 – 140 hp

Power72 – 140 hp

0–100 km/h11.6 – 23.0 s

Top speed143 – 185 km/h

Torque137 – 200 Nm

Engine2.4 – 3.0 L4 – 6 cyl

Fuel economy—

Holden HZ

0–100 km/h—

Engine3.3 – 5.0 L6 – 8 cyl

Fuel economy—

Ford Thunderbird

3 variants 135 – 154 hp

Power135 – 154 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed166 – 175 km/h

Torque332 – 386 Nm

Engine4.9 – 5.7 L8 cyl

Fuel economy—

DriveRWDAutomatic

Weight1,749 – 1,813 kg

Fiat 127

3 variants 45 – 70 hp

Power45 – 70 hp

0–100 km/h14.0 – 19.1 s

Top speed135 – 159 km/h

Torque64 – 83 Nm

Engine0.9 – 1.0 L4 cyl

Fuel economy7.4 – 9.0 L/100 km

Weight720 – 775 kg

Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS

2 variants 243 – 255 hp

Power243 – 255 hp

0–100 km/h5.7 – 5.9 s

Top speed245 – 253 km/h

Torque264 – 294 Nm

Engine2.9 L8 cyl

Fuel economy17.0 – 18.0 L/100 km

Chevrolet Camaro

4 variants 177 – 188 hp

Power177 – 188 hp

0–100 km/h—

Torque366 – 380 Nm

Engine5.7 L8 cyl

Fuel economy11.5 – 18.1 L/100 km

DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual

Weight1,610 – 1,625 kg

BMW 7 Series

16 variants 150 – 252 hp

Power150 – 252 hp

0–100 km/h7.5 – 13.0 s

Top speed183 – 222 km/h

Torque211 – 380 Nm

Engine2.5 – 3.5 L6 cyl

Fuel economy11.5 – 15.0 L/100 km

DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual

Weight1,480 – 1,645 kg

Bentley T2

0–100 km/h10.9 s

Top speed190 km/h

Engine6.8 L8 cyl

Fuel economy—

DriveRWDAutomatic

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

1 variant 394 hp

0–100 km/h5.4 s

Top speed274 km/h

Engine5.3 L8 cyl

Fuel economy—

Alfa Romeo Alfasud

3 variants 63 – 85 hp

Power63 – 85 hp

0–100 km/h11.2 – 14.7 s

Top speed154 – 166 km/h

Torque88 – 121 Nm

Engine1.2 – 1.5 L4 cyl

Fuel economy8.1 – 8.8 L/100 km

Weight860 – 895 kg

Volvo 343

3 variants 64 – 95 hp

Power64 – 95 hp

0–100 km/h12.5 – 16.5 s

Top speed150 – 165 km/h

Torque105 – 150 Nm

Engine1.4 – 2.0 L4 cyl

Fuel economy9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km

Weight965 – 1,113 kg

Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE

Golf GTI / GTD / GTE

4 variants 110 – 111 hp

Power110 – 111 hp

0–100 km/h8.2 – 9.1 s

Top speed182 – 188 km/h

Torque140 – 153 Nm

Engine1.6 – 1.8 L4 cyl

Fuel economy8.8 L/100 km

DriveFWDAutomatic · Manual

Renault 14

2 variants 60 – 70 hp

Power60 – 70 hp

0–100 km/h13.0 – 14.8 s

Top speed148 – 156 km/h

Torque102 – 104 Nm

Engine1.4 L4 cyl

Fuel economy8.1 L/100 km

Weight836 – 850 kg

Maserati Quattroporte

2 variants 254 – 280 hp

Power254 – 280 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed230 – 238 km/h

Engine4.1 – 4.9 L8 cyl

Fuel economy—

Weight1,780 – 1,969 kg

Lotus Esprit

11 variants 162 – 355 hp

Power162 – 355 hp

0–100 km/h4.9 – 7.0 s

Top speed217 – 282 km/h

Torque190 – 400 Nm

Engine2.0 – 3.5 L4 – 8 cyl

Fuel economy—

Weight900 – 1,384 kg

Lancia Gamma

2 variants 117 – 142 hp

Power117 – 142 hp

0–100 km/h12.0 s

Top speed185 – 192 km/h

Torque172 – 209 Nm

Engine2.0 – 2.5 L4 cyl

Fuel economy—

Weight1,320 – 1,336 kg

Opel Manta

1975 – 1989 Germany

Opel Manta

Body styleNot specified

Production1975 – 1989

Variants7

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 110 hp

0–100 km/h10.0 – 16.0 s

Top speed158 – 187 km/h

Fuel economy8.1 – 9.6 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Lancia Beta1975 – 1982 up to115 hp

Renault 201975 – 1984 up to116 hp

Ford Cortina1976 – 1979 up to110 hp

Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE1976 – 1983 up to111 hp

Alfa Romeo Alfetta1974 – 1980 up to121 hp

Citroën CX1974 – 1982 up to125 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.3L 4MT RWD (75 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	16.0 s	163	4-Speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	14.0 s	158	4-Speed manual
1.9L 4MT FWD (75 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	14.0 s	162	4-Speed manual
1.8L 4MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	11.5 s	175	4-Speed manual
2.0L 4MT FWD (90 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	11.5 s	172	4-Speed manual
2.0L 4MT FWD (100 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	101 hp	11.0 s	180	4-Speed manual
2.0L 4MT FWD (110 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	110 hp	10.0 s	187	4-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1297 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5800 RPM75 HP @ 5800 RPM74 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 75 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM101 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length: 174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2072.3 lbs (940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 192.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1584 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 86 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM117 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 98.2 mph (158 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length: 174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2160.5 lbs (980 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 207.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1897 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 4800 RPM75 HP @ 4800 RPM74 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 100 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM135 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 100.7 mph (162 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length: 174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 226.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5400 RPM90 HP @ 5400 RPM89 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 106 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM143 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length: 174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2142.9 lbs (972 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3042.4 lbs (1380 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 192.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1979 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5200 RPM90 HP @ 5200 RPM89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM145 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length: 174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width: 65.74 in (1670 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 228.5 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1979 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 5400 RPM101 HP @ 5400 RPM99 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 113 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM153 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length: 174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 221.3 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1979 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 5400 RPM110 HP @ 5400 RPM109 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 120 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM162 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/70/SR13

Dimensions

Length: 174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Height: 52.4 in (1331 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/54.3 in (1,379/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 214.2 g/km

Length4,440 mm

Width1,669 – 1,670 mm

Height1,331 mm

Wheelbase2,520 mm

Curb weight940 – 1,000 kg

Torque101 – 162 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.

1975 – 1989 Manta
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