1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | Mark IV | Senator |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2740 mm |
