1977 Opel Monza vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Monza | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Monza | 930 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
