2003 Opel Speedster vs. 1964 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 624 kg more than 2003 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, 1964 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Speedster | 1964 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Speedster | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |
