1991 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1991 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Senator would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 464 kg more than 1987 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, 1991 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin Virage | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | Virage | Senator |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
