1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 417 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1977 Opel Monza (248 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Spider | Monza |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1397 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |