1987 Opel Senator vs. 2001 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2001 Holden Monaro is newer by 14 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Monaro weights approximately 66 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, 2001 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2001 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Opel | Holden |
| Model | Senator | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
