1983 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1983 De Tomaso Deauville and 1983 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 530 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, 1983 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 De Tomaso Deauville | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Deauville | Senator |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
