1986 Opel Senator vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Senator would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 55 kg more than 1986 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Senator | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Opel | Holden |
| Model | Senator | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
