1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 435 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Speedster |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |