1978 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 207 kg more than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan 260 ZX | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | 260 ZX | Monza |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |