1987 Opel Senator vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 23 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 345 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Opel | Lotus |
| Model | Senator | Elise |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
