2003 GAZ 3111 vs. 2003 Opel Speedster

To start off, both 2003 GAZ 3111 and 2003 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2003 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3111.

Compare all specifications:

2003 GAZ 3111 2003 Opel Speedster
Make GAZ Opel
Model 3111 Speedster
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2285 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 215 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2400 mm


 

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