1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 374 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1987 Opel Senator (205 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 2400 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
