1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, 1985 Opel Monza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 264 kg more than 1985 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, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Opel Monza | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | LeSabre | Monza |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |