1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, 1986 Opel Senator is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Senator weights approximately 680 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1986 Opel Senator (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1986 Opel Senator | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Senator |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |