2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2002 Opel Speedster

To start off, both 2002 Honda Vamos and 2002 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Opel Speedster (203 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2002 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Speedster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Vamos 2002 Opel Speedster
Make Honda Opel
Model Vamos Speedster
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 656 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 46 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 203 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 130 km/hour 217 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 960 kg 945 kg
Vehicle Length 3410 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 60 L


 

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