2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 679 kg more than 1998 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 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Hardbody | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Hardbody | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2340 mm |
