1983 Opel Monza vs. 1985 Seat Malaga
To start off, 1985 Seat Malaga is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Monza 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 29 more horse power than 1985 Seat Malaga. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1985 Seat Malaga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 351 kg more than 1985 Seat Malaga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Opel Monza is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Opel Monza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Seat Malaga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Malaga. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Malaga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 1985 Seat Malaga | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Monza | Malaga |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
