2007 BMW 325 vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 599 kg more than 2003 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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 325 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |
