1977 Opel Monza vs. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 30 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 (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca 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 | 1999 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Monza | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
