2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Opel Monza
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Monza would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1983 Opel Monza. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 183 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Monza. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Monza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
