1983 Opel Monza vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 574 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Monza | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
