1978 Opel Kadett vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett 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 85 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Kadett 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:
| 1978 Opel Kadett | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Kadett | Monza |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
