1990 Opel Senator vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Senator 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 4 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 385 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Senator | 200 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
