2002 Opel Speedster vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 10 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 385 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Speedster | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Speedster | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
