2009 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 9 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 450 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.
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, 2000 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 320 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |
