1980 Honda Accord vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 3 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 145 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
Because 1977 Opel Monza is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Opel Monza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1980 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1980 Honda Accord 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:
1980 Honda Accord | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Monza |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |