1994 BMW 518 vs. 2008 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2008 Opel Speedster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 518 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 2008 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 518 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 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 | 1160 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
