1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, 1985 Opel Monza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 254 kg more than 1985 Opel Monza. 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Opel Monza | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | LeSabre | Monza |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |