1987 Opel Senator vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 13 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1987 Opel Senator. 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Opel Senator | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Senator | Corniche |
Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 324 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |