1990 Opel Senator vs. 2011 Daewoo Kalos

To start off, 2011 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 21 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 131 more horse power than 2011 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2011 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 535 kg more than 2011 Daewoo Kalos. 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, 2011 Daewoo Kalos, 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 2011 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daewoo Kalos.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Opel Senator 2011 Daewoo Kalos
Make Opel Daewoo
Model Senator Kalos
Year Released 1990 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2969 cc 1148 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 275 Nm 104 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 95 mm 68.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69.8 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 224 km/hour 157 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 1035 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 45 L


 

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