1987 Opel Senator vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 619 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.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
