1987 Opel Senator vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 1999 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 12 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 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 216 kg more than 1999 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (205 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Opel | Ascari |
| Model | Senator | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
