1983 Opel Senator vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Opel | Holden |
| Model | Senator | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
