1990 Opel Senator vs. 1961 Tatra T603
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Tatra T603 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 108 more horse power than 1961 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1961 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 100 kg more than 1961 Tatra T603. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Tatra T603. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1961 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Opel | Tatra |
| Model | Senator | T603 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
