1983 Opel Monza vs. 1996 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1996 Venturi Coupe is newer by 13 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Venturi Coupe.
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, 1996 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 1996 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Opel | Venturi |
| Model | Monza | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
