1990 Opel Senator vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 140 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 79 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Senator | 140 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
