2009 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 359 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1985 Opel Monza | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Monza |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |