1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 205 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 308 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1976 | 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 | 247 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |
