1983 Fiat 131 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1983 Fiat 131 is newer by 6 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 45 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Fiat 131 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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, 1977 Opel Monza (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 131. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1983 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1983 Fiat 131 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:
1983 Fiat 131 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 131 | Monza |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |