2008 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 31 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Opel Monza is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Opel Monza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Monza |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1397 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |