1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1157 kg more than 1987 Opel Senator.
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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1946 Daimler DE 36 has manual transmission. 1946 Daimler DE 36 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Daimler | Opel |
| Model | DE 36 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2690 mm |
