1973 Holden UTE 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 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator.
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 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden UTE | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | UTE | Senator |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5047 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
