1978 Opel Monza vs. 1999 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Toyota Century is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Monza would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Century weights approximately 540 kg more than 1978 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. 1999 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Monza has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Monza | 1999 Toyota Century | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Monza | Century |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |