2000 Honda Life vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 545 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Opel Monza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1977 Opel Monza (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Monza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
