1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 170 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Opel Monza (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
