1983 Opel Senator vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 180 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Opel Senator | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Senator | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |