1990 Opel Senator vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 19 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (261 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.

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, 2009 Toyota Sienna, 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (246 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Opel Senator 2009 Toyota Sienna
Make Opel Toyota
Model Senator Sienna
Year Released 1990 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2969 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 275 Nm 246 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 76 L


 

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