1982 Opel Monza vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Opel Monza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Monza weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
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. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Monza has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Monza | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Monza | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2783 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
