1990 Opel Senator vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 22 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, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G25 weights approximately 47 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25. 2012 Infiniti G25 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. 2012 Infiniti G25 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Opel | Infiniti |
| Model | Senator | G25 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
