1990 BMW 316 vs. 2000 Opel Speedster

To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 72 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.

Compare all specifications:

1990 BMW 316 2000 Opel Speedster
Make BMW Opel
Model 316 Speedster
Year Released 1990 2000
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1596 cc 1910 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.8:1
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 1080 kg 1008 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 61 L