1987 Opel Senator vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 399 kg more than 2006 Toyota MR2. 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 (205 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
