1990 Opel Senator vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Triumph TR7 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 98 more horse power than 1981 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1981 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 525 kg more than 1981 Triumph TR7. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Senator | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
