1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 132 and 1977 Opel Monza were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 109 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 167 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 132 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1397 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |
