1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Monza would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 514 kg more than 1984 Opel Monza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Roadmaster | 1984 Opel Monza | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Roadmaster | Monza |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |