1962 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 529 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1984 Opel Senator | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Aceca | Senator |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
