1984 Opel Monza vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, both 1984 Opel Monza and 1984 Renault R5 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 80 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 606 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Monza | 1984 Renault R5 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Monza | R5 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
