2007 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Speedster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 36 L |
