1987 Opel Senator vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 26 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, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 696 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | Senator | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |
