1987 Opel Senator vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Senator 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 376 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Opel Senator 1990 Nissan Pintara
Make Opel Nissan
Model Senator Pintara
Year Released 1987 1990
Engine Size 2969 cc 1974 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 178 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 168 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1536 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2560 mm


 

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