2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2001 Opel Speedster. (144 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 697 kg more than 2001 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Speedster. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 52 L |
