1990 Opel Senator vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Opel Omega is newer by 12 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 60 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega. 2002 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 2002 Opel Omega | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Senator | Omega |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |