1990 Opel Senator vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 622 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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, 2008 Toyota Tazz, 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Tazz |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 159 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 | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
