1987 Opel Senator vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 4 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
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 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (205 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 1987 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1987 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Opel Senator | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Senator | Verossa |
Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |