2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 2,260 cc, 2005 Mazda Marathon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 641 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 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | Marathon | Speedster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 876 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 36 L |