1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 1987 Opel Monza is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1987 Opel Monza. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1987 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
