1990 Opel Senator vs. 1985 TVR 390
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 TVR 390. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 TVR 390 would be higher. At 3,905 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 TVR 390 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 TVR 390 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 TVR 390 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 463 kg more than 1985 TVR 390.
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, 1985 TVR 390 (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 TVR 390 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1985 TVR 390 | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Senator | 390 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| 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 | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
