1983 Opel Senator vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 29 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1264 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Senator | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2891 mm |
