1988 BMW 520 vs. 1985 Opel Senator
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1985 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 520 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
