1986 BMW 735 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 9 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1977 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 735 | Monza |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |