1983 Opel Senator vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 28 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 480 kg more than 1983 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Opel | Aston Martin |
| Model | Senator | Virage |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1288 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2741 mm |
