1998 Opel Speedster vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 13 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 470 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, 2011 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Speedster | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Speedster | 120 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
