1993 BMW 316 vs. 1986 Opel Monza
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1986 Opel Monza.
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 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1986 Opel Monza | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 316 | Monza |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |