2007 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2008 Opel Speedster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2008 Opel Speedster | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 120 | Speedster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |