1984 Opel Senator vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo is newer by 21 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, 2005 Toyota Echo (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
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, 2005 Toyota Echo, 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Senator | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Echo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
