1983 Opel Monza vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 27 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 682 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Monza | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
