1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 54 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300.
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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 2300 | Senator |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |