1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 315 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 (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1963 BMW 1800 has manual transmission. 1963 BMW 1800 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:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 1800 | Monza |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |