1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 350 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1983 Opel Senator (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 75 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
