1970 Holden Monaro vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 149 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro. 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (205 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Monaro | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Monaro | Senator |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |