1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1985 Opel Monza were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Monza weights approximately 165 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1985 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1985 Opel Monza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Spider | Monza |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |