2007 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 2007 Opel Speedster

To start off, both 2007 Mahindra Scorpio and 2007 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Mahindra Scorpio and 2007 Opel Speedster are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1405 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (183 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mahindra Scorpio 2007 Opel Speedster
Make Mahindra Opel
Model Scorpio Speedster
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1998 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 122 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 183 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 36 L


 

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