1990 Opel Senator vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 8 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 73 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. (129 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 345 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146, 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Senator | 146 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1712 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |