1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 567 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1998 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 1998 Opel Speedster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |
