1984 Opel Monza vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 244 kg more than 1984 Opel Monza. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Monza | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Monza | Senator |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
