1987 Opel Senator vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 4 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 326 kg more than 1987 Opel Senator.
Because 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (205 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
