1990 Opel Senator vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 18 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 54 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 202 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
Because 2008 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2008 SsangYong Actyon 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Actyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2008 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Senator | Actyon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
