1996 BMW 525 vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Speedster (147 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1999 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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Speedster. (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 525 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
