1987 Opel Senator vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1987 Opel Senator.
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 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Senator | P5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
