1990 Opel Senator vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari 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 67 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 470 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
Because 1998 Tata Safari 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, 1998 Tata Safari 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Opel | Tata |
| Model | Senator | Safari |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
