1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 100 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Jetfire | Monza |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1397 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
