1985 Opel Senator vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 23 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1985 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 349 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, 2008 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Senator | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Senator | 330 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
