1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Opel Monza
To start off, 1986 Opel Monza is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1986 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 90 kg more than 1986 Opel Monza. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Monza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5360 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
