1990 Opel Senator vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Model F 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 123 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 268 kg more than 1986 Toyota Model F. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Model F |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2240 mm |
