1977 Opel Monza vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1977 Opel Monza and 1977 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 45 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 (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Kadett 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 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Monza | Kadett |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |