1990 Opel Senator vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 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 17 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Senator | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
