2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2005 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Opel Speedster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2005 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 870 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Speedster. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2005 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Vanquish | Speedster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |