Lancia Beta (1975 – 1982) vs Opel Manta (1975 – 1989): specs compared
The Lancia Beta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 115 hp against 110 hp. The Opel Manta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Opel Manta is 119 mm longer than the Lancia Beta.
| Specification |
Lancia
Beta
1975 – 1982
|
Opel
Manta
1975 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1982 | 1975 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 100 – 115 hp | 75 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 134 – 176 Nm | 101 – 162 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 11.9 s | 10.0 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 180 km/h | 158 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 9.9 L/100 km | 8.1 – 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,669 – 1,670 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 – 1,165 kg | 940 – 1,000 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.