2002 Opel Speedster vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2002 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 540 kg more than 2002 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Speedster | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Opel | Ferrari |
| Model | Speedster | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |
