2009 GMC Envoy vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Monza would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 2009 GMC Envoy (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 1985 Opel Monza | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Envoy | Monza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
