1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 and 1998 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 318 | Speedster |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |