1984 Opel Senator vs. 1961 Steyr 500

To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 500 would be higher. 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 95 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 840 kg more than 1961 Steyr 500. 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, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.

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