1987 Opel Senator vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Opel Senator | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Senator | 911 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 600 Nm |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |