1986 Opel Monza vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Monza would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1986 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Monza | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Monza | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
