1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 184 kg more than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 300 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 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 | 1386 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
