1990 Opel Senator vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Firebird 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (147 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 42 kg more than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 1998 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Opel | Pontiac |
Model | Senator | Firebird |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |