1987 Opel Senator vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 17 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 66 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Senator | 320 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
