1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 1987 Opel Monza is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 285 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1987 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Skylark | Monza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
