1993 Honda NSX vs. 1983 Opel Monza
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1983 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Monza |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
