2007 BMW 320 vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 30 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 25 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 93 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Monza has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 320 | Monza |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |