1977 Opel Monza vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 253 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona.
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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Monza | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Monza | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
