1981 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 541 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Opel Monza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Civic, 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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Civic | 1984 Opel Monza | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Monza |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1333 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2670 mm |