1987 Opel Senator vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 19 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (205 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 2006 BMW 530 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. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Senator | 530 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
