1984 Opel Monza vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 8 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 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 294 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Opel Monza | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Monza | 928 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |