1990 Opel Senator vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 16 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 25 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Opel | Pontiac |
Model | Senator | Solstice |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 97.8 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 Length | 4850 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 49 L |