1990 Opel Senator vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Senator | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
