1983 Opel Monza vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 11 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 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 30 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Monza | 968 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
