2005 BMW 320 vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2003 Opel Speedster.
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, 2003 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 320 | Speedster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |