1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1977 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTA | Monza |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 43 L |