1987 Opel Senator vs. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 5 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, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 241 kg more than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1992 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet 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 | 1992 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Opel | Venturi |
Model | Senator | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |