1984 Opel Senator vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic, 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, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Senator | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
