2001 GMC Safari vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 24 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1977 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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Safari | Monza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 43 L |
