1984 Opel Monza vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 54 kg more than 1984 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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Monza | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Monza | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
