1984 Mazda 323 vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1984 Mazda 323 and 1984 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 468 kg more than 1984 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda 323 | 1984 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 323 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
