1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 384 kg more than 1980 Mazda 929. 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 929 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
