2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Hardbody | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Hardbody | Speedster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1008 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |