1992 BMW 518 vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1992 BMW 518 and 1992 Opel Calibra were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Calibra (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1992 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Calibra weights approximately 340 kg more than 1992 BMW 518. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Opel Calibra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 518. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Opel Calibra (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 518 | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 518 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
