1983 Opel Monza vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1983 Opel Monza and 1983 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 48 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, 1983 Opel Senator (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Opel Monza | 1983 Opel Senator | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Monza | Senator |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |