1998 Opel Speedster vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 14 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Speedster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Speedster | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Speedster | Navara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3210 mm |
