1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 286 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 1984 Opel Monza | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Beta | Monza |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |