2009 BMW 328 vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 328 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 36 L |
