1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 15 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, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (137 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 296 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (163 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1984 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Monza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |
