Renault 20 (1975 – 1984) vs Opel Manta (1975 – 1989): specs compared
The Renault 20 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 116 hp against 110 hp. The Opel Manta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 11.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 179 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,175 kg. At 4,521 mm, the Renault 20 is 81 mm longer than the Opel Manta.
| Specification |
Renault
20
1975 – 1984
|
Opel
Manta
1975 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1984 | 1975 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 116 hp | 75 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 124 – 180 Nm | 101 – 162 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 20.6 s | 10.0 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 179 km/h | 158 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 10.0 L/100 km | 8.1 – 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,669 – 1,670 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,175 – 1,250 kg | 940 – 1,000 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.