1990 Opel Senator vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Toyota Corolla 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 128 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 580 kg more than 1994 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1994 Toyota Corolla, 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Senator | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |