1983 Opel Monza vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 736 kg more than 1983 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Monza | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3140 mm |
