1965 Moretti 2500 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 Moretti 2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Moretti 2500 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Moretti | Opel |
| Model | 2500 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2454 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
