1977 Opel Monza vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 80 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Opel Monza | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Monza | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |