1990 BMW 850 vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1998 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 850 | Speedster |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |