1990 Opel Senator vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT is newer by 20 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 2 more horse power than 2010 Audi TT. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT 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, 2010 Audi TT (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | Opel | Audi |
| Model | Senator | TT |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4178 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
