1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 609 kg more than 1984 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1984 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Monza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2670 mm |
