1990 Opel Senator vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 96 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 380 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Opel Senator | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Senator | Skyline |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |