2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1977 Opel Monza

To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 25 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.

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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 677 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (162 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Monza has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley Arnage 1977 Opel Monza
Make Bentley Opel
Model Arnage Monza
Year Released 2002 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1979 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 115 HP
Torque 839 Nm 162 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 69.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2550 mm