2005 Opel Speedster vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Opel Speedster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Speedster. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Speedster. 1983 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Speedster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Speedster | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Speedster | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |
