1986 Opel Senator vs. 1986 Renault 4
To start off, both 1986 Opel Senator and 1986 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1986 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Senator weights approximately 625 kg more than 1986 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Renault 4, 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, 1986 Opel Senator (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Senator | 1986 Renault 4 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Senator | 4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |