2001 Opel Speedster vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2001 Opel Speedster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Opel Speedster. (144 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 582 kg more than 2001 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Speedster. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Speedster | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Speedster | 928 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 76 L |
