2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 382 kg more than 2000 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 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 360 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
