2005 Honda NSX vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 28 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 165 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, 2005 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Monza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
