1969 Nissan Gloria vs. 1990 Opel Senator

To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria 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 113 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 275 kg more than 1969 Nissan Gloria. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Nissan Gloria 1990 Opel Senator
Make Nissan Opel
Model Gloria Senator
Year Released 1969 1990
Engine Size 1987 cc 2969 cc
Horse Power 89 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 275 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1295 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2740 mm


 

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