1990 Opel Senator vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens 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 78 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Kia Carens. 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 Kia Carens, 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens. 2011 Kia Carens 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. 2011 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Senator | Carens |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
