1983 Opel Senator vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1984 Toyota Cressida is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
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 Opel Senator (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
