2009 BMW 135 vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1987 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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1987 Opel Monza | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 135 | Monza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
