1987 Opel Senator vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 364 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.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
