1983 Opel Monza vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 486 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 1983 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Opel | Singer |
| Model | Monza | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |
