1987 BMW 324 vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 60 kg more than 1987 BMW 324. 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 324 | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 324 | Senator |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |