1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, 1986 Opel Senator is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1986 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Senator weights approximately 174 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1986 Opel Senator | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 2600 | Senator |
Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 1146 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |