2006 BMW 545 vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 6 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 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 545 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
