1985 Opel Senator vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 284 kg more than 1985 Opel Senator. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (306 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Senator.

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