2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1986 Opel Monza
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Monza would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1986 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 700 kg more than 1986 Opel Monza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Opel Monza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1986 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Monza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
