1990 Opel Senator vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Senator | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |