1978 BMW 520 vs. 2002 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2002 Opel Speedster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2002 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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 520 | 2002 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 520 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
