1990 Opel Senator vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 15 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 64 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 75 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
Because 1990 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator. 2005 Honda Accord 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. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Senator | Accord |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |