1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 12 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 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (204 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 15 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 190 | Monza |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |