1986 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Opel Monza
To start off, both 1986 Honda Accord and 1986 Opel Monza were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Honda Accord. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Monza weights approximately 245 kg more than 1986 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Opel Monza is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Opel Monza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Accord. (156 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Accord | 1986 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Monza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1954 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
