1998 Opel Speedster vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 12 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1576 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, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster. 2010 Nissan Armada 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. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Speedster | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Speedster | Armada |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
