2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1277 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2002 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Express | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
