2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 16 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, 2000 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 104 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Stagea | 1984 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Stagea | Monza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
