1990 Opel Senator vs. 2010 Honda Accord

To start off, 2010 Honda Accord 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 12 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 126 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2010 Honda Accord, 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Opel Senator 2010 Honda Accord
Make Opel Honda
Model Senator Accord
Year Released 1990 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2969 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 275 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1444 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4851 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2741 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 70 L


 

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