2006 Nissan 1400 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 29 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 208 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, 1977 Opel Monza (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan 1400 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Monza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2969 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
