1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 305 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 308 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 308 | Senator |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |