1986 Opel Senator vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1986 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 60 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Senator | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Senator | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
