1990 Opel Senator vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Opel | Ferrari |
Model | Senator | 599 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 105 L |