1990 Opel Senator vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 145 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 100 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Volvo 145. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Senator | 145 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |