1983 Opel Monza vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 24 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 304 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, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Monza | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
