1990 Opel Senator vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 740 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 86 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (116 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 310 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Senator | 740 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |