1990 Opel Senator vs. 1963 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph TR4 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 98 more horse power than 1963 Triumph TR4. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 605 kg more than 1963 Triumph TR4. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1963 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Senator | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
