1998 BMW 330 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 323 kg more than 1977 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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 330 | Monza |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1367 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 |