1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1983 Opel Senator. 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 400 | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 400 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
