1983 Opel Senator vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 50 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 760 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Opel Senator (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Opel | Trabant |
| Model | Senator | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2030 mm |
