1990 Opel Senator vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 17 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 91 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Senator | Clio |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| 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 | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
