1990 Opel Senator vs. 1990 Plymouth Colt
To start off, both 1990 Opel Senator and 1990 Plymouth Colt were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 121 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Colt. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 575 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Colt. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 1990 Plymouth Colt | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Senator | Colt |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2400 mm |