1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 181 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont.
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, 1969 Holden Belmont (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Belmont | Senator |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
