1990 Opel Senator vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix

To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 235 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator. 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Opel Senator 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
Make Opel Pontiac
Model Senator Grand Prix
Year Released 1990 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2969 cc 7460 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 202 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 275 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1805 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5350 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 3000 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 59 L


 

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