1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Vega | Monza |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |