1987 Opel Senator vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 22 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 101 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.
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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Senator | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
