1988 BMW 520 vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1984 Opel Monza | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 520 | Monza |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |