1984 Opel Monza vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 66 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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, 1989 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Opel Monza | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Monza | 944 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |