1990 Opel Senator vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 450 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 203. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Senator | 203 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
