1990 Opel Senator vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 38 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (164 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 188 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1758 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
