1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2006 Opel Speedster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 452 kg more than 2006 Opel Speedster.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Camaro | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 36 L |
