1986 Opel Senator vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 25 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1986 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 253 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Senator | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Senator | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
