1990 Opel Senator vs. 1990 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1990 Opel Senator and 1990 Subaru XT 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 68 more horse power than 1990 Subaru XT. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru XT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 Subaru XT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Subaru XT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Subaru XT will offer significantly more control. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1990 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Senator | XT |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
