1994 BMW 518 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 207 kg more than 1994 BMW 518. 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, 1977 Opel Monza (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 518 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 518 | Monza |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |