1968 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Monza weights approximately 490 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. 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, 1986 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1986 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
