1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 890 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 1000 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
