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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 510 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.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator. 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 | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |