1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 364 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 75 | Senator |
Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |