1990 Opel Senator vs. 1963 Triumph Vitesse
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 Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Vitesse 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 132 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 690 kg more than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 1963 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Senator | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |