1998 Opel Speedster vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 510 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Speedster | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Speedster | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2360 mm |
