1989 Maserati 228 vs. 1985 Opel Senator

To start off, 1989 Maserati 228 is newer by 4 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Senator weights approximately 61 kg more than 1989 Maserati 228.

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, 1989 Maserati 228 (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Senator.

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