1988 Buick Estate vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 1009 kg more than 2003 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Speedster. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Speedster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Estate | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
