1977 Opel Monza vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 153 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Opel Monza | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Monza | Volare |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 117.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |