1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 14 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 621 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1984 Opel Monza | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elise | Monza |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |