1987 Opel Senator vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 24 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, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 125 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Opel | Mazda |
| Model | Senator | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
