1983 Opel Senator vs. 1992 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1992 Toyota Paseo is newer by 9 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, 1992 Toyota Paseo (93 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 471 kg more than 1992 Toyota Paseo.
Because 1983 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Paseo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Paseo. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1992 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
