1977 Opel Monza vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 60 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, 1977 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 Opel Monza | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Monza | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |