1984 Opel Monza vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 156 kg more than 1971 Opel Commodore.
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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Opel Monza | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Monza | Commodore |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |