2002 Opel Speedster vs. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, both 2002 Opel Speedster and 2002 Volkswagen Microbus were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 715 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Opel Speedster | 2002 Volkswagen Microbus | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Speedster | Microbus |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2470 mm |