1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2003 Opel Speedster

To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2003 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1519 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Speedster. 1997 Bentley Turbo 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. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Bentley Turbo 2003 Opel Speedster
Make Bentley Opel
Model Turbo Speedster
Year Released 1997 2003
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6750 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 396 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 4150 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 800 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 94.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 2395 kg 876 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 2120 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.8 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 94 L 36 L


 

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