1990 Opel Senator vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 10 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 5 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 562 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Senator | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
