1983 Opel Monza vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Monza | 930 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
