1990 Opel Senator vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 15 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 385 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
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 Toyota Sienna, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna. 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Opel Senator | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Senator | Sienna |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |