1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1977 Opel Monza

To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 1 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 57 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 380 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 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.

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