1975 Avanti Avanti vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1975 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 213 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Avanti Avanti | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Avanti | Opel |
Model | Avanti | Monza |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |