1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. Both 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 and 1983 Opel Senator are equipped with a 2,197 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 220 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
