1987 Maserati 420 vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Opel Speedster. (147 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati 420 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 Opel Speedster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Speedster. (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Maserati 420 | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | 420 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
