1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 2105 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 2105 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |
