1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1999 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Speedster. (202 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 90 | Speedster |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 147 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 202 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 945 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |