2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Monza would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 508 kg more than 1987 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 1987 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Charger | Monza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
