2004 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2004 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 2004 Jaguar S-Type and 2004 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 729 kg more than 2004 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 Jaguar S-Type (336 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar S-Type | 2004 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | S-Type | Speedster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |