2005 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2006 Opel Speedster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Speedster. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Speedster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda NSX | 2006 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
