Opel Calibra (1989 – 1997) vs Plymouth LASER (1989 – 1994): specs compared
The Opel Calibra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 195 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 230 km/h. At 4,491 mm, the Opel Calibra is 160 mm longer than the Plymouth LASER.
| Specification |
Opel
Calibra
1989 – 1997
|
Plymouth
LASER
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1997 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 204 hp | 94 – 195 hp |
| Torque | 169 – 280 Nm | 142 – 276 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 12.0 s | 8.7 – 11.4 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 245 km/h | 171 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 11.2 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,331 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,185 – 1,380 kg | 1,190 – 1,245 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.