1972 Jaguar XJ vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 334 kg more than 1987 Opel Senator. 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, 1972 Jaguar XJ (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar XJ | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XJ | Senator |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
