1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Monza would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1987 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1987 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Azure | Monza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
