1983 Opel Monza vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 10 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 274 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Monza | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
