1970 Maserati Indy vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 28 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy.
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 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Maserati Indy | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | Indy | Senator |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |