1983 Opel Monza vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Opel Monza | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Monza | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |