1998 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 1998 Maserati Ghibli 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 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 420 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 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Maserati Ghibli | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Ghibli | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
