2005 Marcos TS vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 251 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS.
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 Marcos TS (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TS | 1984 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | TS | Monza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |
