2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2001 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 5,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 2001 Opel Speedster. (144 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 782 kg more than 2001 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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Speedster. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Speedster. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Speedster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2001 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | SLR McLaren | Speedster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5506 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 334 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 52 L |