1984 Opel Monza vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 13 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 249 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Monza | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Monza | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
