1984 Opel Monza vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1984 Opel Monza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 383 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Monza | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Monza | 343 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
