1980 BMW 628 vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 462 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 628 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
