1998 BMW 320 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 21 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 686 kg more than 1977 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, 1998 BMW 320 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 320 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |
