1984 Opel Senator vs. 2013 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 29 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.

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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.

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