1986 Opel Omega vs. 1986 Opel Monza
To start off, both 1986 Opel Omega 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 Omega (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Monza weights approximately 125 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega.
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, 1986 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Omega | 1986 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Omega | Monza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
