1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada 2104 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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, 1977 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1985 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1985 Lada 2104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada 2104 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 2104 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
