1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 930 kg more than 1977 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, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Caprice | Monza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
