1985 Opel Monza vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 26 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 464 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Monza | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Monza | 535 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2968 mm |
