1983 Opel Senator vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 515 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 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Venza |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2775 mm |
