1990 Opel Senator vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 14 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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Senator | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
