1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2003 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 224 kg more than 2003 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Italdesign Nazca | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Italdesign | Opel |
| Model | Nazca | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
