1990 Opel Senator vs. 2005 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2005 Toyota RunX 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 94 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RunX. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 436 kg more than 2005 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota RunX, 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RunX. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2005 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | RunX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1134 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
