1987 BMW 750 vs. 1987 Opel Monza

To start off, both 1987 BMW 750 and 1987 Opel Monza were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Monza.

Compare all specifications:

1987 BMW 750 1987 Opel Monza
Make BMW Opel
Model 750 Monza
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4986 cc 2197 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 77.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2670 mm


 

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