1990 Opel Senator vs. 1982 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Zastava 2101 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 140 more horse power than 1982 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1982 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 610 kg more than 1982 Zastava 2101. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1982 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Opel | Zastava |
| Model | Senator | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |
