1987 Opel Senator vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 8 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 126 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 716 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1995 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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 | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Senator | Fusca |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |