1969 Nissan President 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 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 815 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 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan President | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | President | Monza |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |