1983 Opel Monza vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 30 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), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 707 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Monza | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3221 mm |
