1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 Opel Monza
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Monza (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 330 kg more than 1983 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 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 Opel Monza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Caprice | Monza |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |