1987 Opel Senator vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 25 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 644 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Opel | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Senator | CL |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
