1987 BMW M6 vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 2 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 179 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW M6 | 1985 Opel Monza | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M6 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
