2000 Opel Speedster vs. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, both 2000 Opel Speedster and 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 770 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
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, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Speedster | 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Speedster | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1960 mm |