1983 Opel Senator vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 30 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 25 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Opel | Mini |
| Model | Senator | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2467 mm |
