1987 Opel Senator vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 919 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
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. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 906 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Senator | 906 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
