1987 Opel Senator vs. 1965 Volvo 120
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 526 kg more than 1965 Volvo 120. 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 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 1965 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Senator | 120 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
