1950 Fiat 500 vs. 1981 Opel Monza
To start off, 1981 Opel Monza is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Monza weights approximately 710 kg more than 1950 Fiat 500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 500 | 1981 Opel Monza | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 500 | Monza |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |