1979 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Toyota Supra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 291 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Monza | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Monza | Supra |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |